Construction of the new junction for U.S. Highway 195 and State Route 26 in Colfax will not begin this summer. The Washington State Department of Transportation project is experiencing delays related to geotechnical soil sampling. The 13 million dollar project is now scheduled to start later than initially planned.

A case involving a Washington State University student has been dismissed following the presentation of new information by the defense. Jayce Carnahan, 21, faced charges of rape and assault after being accused by a female student of an incident at a fraternity party last May. The decision was made by Whitman County Senior Deputy […]

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Eastern Latah County, effective from tonight through Saturday night. The forecast indicates the potential for up to 15 inches of snow in the mountains and one to four inches in the valleys.

The Whitman County Library is hosting its annual ‘Food for Fines’ drive. This initiative allows library patrons to donate canned or boxed non-perishable food products and toiletry items in exchange for a waiver of up to $10 in outstanding library fines. Each unopened, unexpired item contributed will correspond to $1 forgiven in fines.

The Community Congregational United Church of Christ in Pullman will host a presentation by Dr. Lisa Carloye titled “Are we all female now? The Biological Truth about Sex Determination.” Dr. Carloye is a recognized biology educator on the WSU faculty. The event invites the community to come learn about biological aspects of sex determination.

The University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts has announced show dates for “Love, Liz” by alumna Lauren Grove ‘23. The show is a historical comedy that explores the life of Queen Elizabeth I as she contemplates potential marriage options. It features Queen Elizabeth I and her close companions in […]

The Gathering Place candle shop on Main Street downtown will be closing on February 8th. According to the shop’s Facebook page, the closure is due to challenges in maintaining the necessary rent. The Gathering Place is currently offering a sale.

The housing market in Washington experienced a decline in December, as reported by the Whitman County Association of Realtors. According to the December housing market data, the average price for a home sold in Whitman County decreased to 350,000 dollars, reflecting a drop of approximately 50,000 dollars compared to the previous month. This marks a…

A Washington State University fraternity, Alpha Sigma Phi, has been suspended while an investigation is conducted into several allegations, including hazing. The university’s website recently reported that the investigation pertains to an incident from the previous fall. The allegations involve hazing, physical harm, reckless endangerment, and alcohol-related issues.

The University of Idaho and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have established a five-year partnership agreement aimed at enhancing nuclear energy innovation, national security, and promoting a low-carbon energy future. On January 27, the institutions signed the Strategic Understanding for Premier Education and Research (SUPER), which builds on previous collaborations.